Adolescent Depression and Suicide: A Comprehensive Empirical Intervention for Prevention and Treatment

by Wodarski, John S.

• ISBN13: 9780398072995
• ISBN10: 039807299X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-12-01
• Publisher: THOMAS CHARLES C PUBLISHER

Table of Contents

Preface	v
The Epidemic of Child and Adolescent Depression and Suicide	3	(11)
Introduction	3	(1)
The Depression, Substance Abuse, and Suicide Triad	4	(1)
Associated Factors in Adolescent Suicide	5	(3)
The Role of Society in the Adolescent Suicide Epidemic	8	(1)
Summary	9	(1)
References	10	(4)
Assessment of Depression, Substance Abuse, and Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents	14	(11)
Assessment of Depression in Adolescents	14	(1)
Assessment of Substance Abuse in Adolescents	15	(1)
Assessment of Coexisting Depression and Substance Abuse in Adolescents	16	(1)
Assessment of Adolescent Suicidal Behaviors	16	(6)
Summary	22	(1)
References	22	(3)
Interventions for Prevention and Treatment	25	(12)
Individual and Additive Effects of Attempted Interventions	25	(3)
The Short-Term Empirically-Based Group Treatment Program	28	(4)
Education about Substance Abuse	32	(1)
Summary	32	(1)
References	33	(4)
Coping with Adolescent Depression and Suicide Curriculum	37	(100)
Overview	37	(2)
Behavior Analysis and Self-Management of Depression	39	(2)
Routes to Depression Chart	40	(1)
Cognitive Behavior Modification Principles	41	(12)
Self-Monitoring Homework Assignment	43	(1)
Daily Mood Rating Form	44	(1)
Introduction to Self-Change Skills	45	(3)
Self-Reinforcement	48	(1)
Instructions for Self-Reward Assignment/Exercise	49	(1)
Review of Self-Reinforcement (SR) Guidelines	50	(1)
Record of Behavior (sample)	51	(1)
Goal-Setting Worksheet (sample)	51	(1)
Self-Reward Menu	52	(1)
Cognitive Components of the Depression Cycle	53	(9)
Decreasing Negative Thoughts	54	(3)
Managing Thoughts: Increasing Positive Thinking	57	(3)
Evaluating Your Efforts	60	(1)
Inventory of Thoughts (sample)	61	(1)
Daily Tally of Positive and Negative Thoughts	62	(1)
Self-Management of Depression	62	(5)
Ellis's Irrational Beliefs	63	(2)
Daily Monitoring Event	65	(1)
Be Your Own Best Friend Activity	66	(1)
Review	67	(1)
Expressing Feelings	67	(4)
Crossword Puzzle	68	(3)
Self-Statements	71	(3)
ABC Scenarios	71	(1)
Feelings and Self-Statement Worksheet	72	(1)
Answers to Feelings and Self-Statements Worksheet	73	(1)
``I'' Messages vs. ``You'' Messages	74	(4)
``I'' Message Book (sample)	76	(2)
Assessment of Adolescents' Prior Learning	78	(4)
Feelings and Cognitions Worksheet	78	(2)
Anger Questionnaire	80	(1)
Answers to Anger Questionnaire, With Explanations	80	(2)
Assessment	82	(4)
Anger Worksheet	82	(1)
Answers to Anger Worksheet	83	(1)
Anger Quiz	84	(1)
Answers to Anger Quiz	85	(1)
Program to Increase Pleasant Events and Reduce Negative Events	86	(7)
Pleasant Events Inventory	87	(1)
Activity Schedule	88	(1)
Social Activities to Increase Log	89	(1)
Interferences: Activities to Decrease Log	90	(1)
Weekly Plan	91	(1)
Chart for Recording Daily Pleasant Activities and Mood Scores	92	(1)
Suicide Myths and Facts	93	(2)
Suicide Myths and Facts	93	(1)
Answers to Suicide Questionnaire, with Explanations	94	(1)
The Media and Suicide	95	(3)
Response to Suicidal Peers	96	(1)
Suicide in the News	96	(1)
Responses to Suicidal Peers	97	(1)
Answers to the Response to Suicidal Peers Sheet	98	(1)
Coping With Suicidal Behaviors	98	(3)
Suicide Worksheet	99	(1)
Samples of ``Dear Abby'' Format Letters	99	(1)
Suicide Worksheet	100	(1)
Answers to Suicide Worksheet	101	(1)
Assessment of Week's Learning	101	(3)
Adolescent Suicide Quiz	102	(1)
Answers to Adolescent Suicide Quiz	103	(1)
Relaxation	104	(2)
Progressive Relaxation	106	(3)
Relaxation Tape	109	(1)
Imagination for Relaxation	110	(2)
Guided Imagery	110	(1)
Listening to Music	111	(1)
Charting Relaxation	112	(3)
Daily Monitoring--Relaxation	113	(1)
Daily Monitoring--Relaxation in Problem Situations	114	(1)
Communication Questionnaire	115	(2)
Expanded Answers to Communication	115	(1)
Questionnaire	115	(1)
Overcoming Shyness	116	(1)
Self-Disclosure	117	(2)
Self-Disclosure Checklist	117	(1)
Levels of Self-Disclosure	117	(1)
Self-Disclosure Checklist (sample)	118	(1)
Communication	119	(1)
Communication Scenarios	119	(1)
Communication Skills Worksheet	120	(2)
Communication Skills Worksheet (sample)	120	(1)
Answers to Communication Skills Worksheet	121	(1)
Communication Skills Quiz	122	(2)
Communication Quiz	122	(2)
Answers to Communication Skills Quiz	124	(1)
Assertiveness	124	(4)
Assertiveness Information Sheet	126	(1)
Alternative Action Scenarios	126	(1)
Self-Monitoring of Assertiveness (sample)	127	(1)
Three Greatest Decisions	128	(1)
Problem Solving Bookmark	128	(1)
Strategy for Problem-Solving	129	(1)
Problem Solving Activity	129	(2)
Sample Problem Situations	130	(1)
Problem Solving and Assertiveness	131	(2)
Problem Solving and Assertiveness Worksheet	131	(1)
Answers to Problem Solving and Assertiveness Worksheet	132	(1)
Problem Solving and Assertiveness	133	(4)
Problem Solving and Assertiveness Quiz (sample)	133	(1)
Answers to Problem Solving and Assertiveness Quiz	134	(1)
Conclusion	135	(1)
References	135	(2)
Family Intervention	137	(26)
Introduction	137	(1)
Session 1	138	(3)
Introduction and Presentation of Dynamics of Depression and Suicide Prevention	138	(3)
Session 2	141	(7)
Additional Facts About Depression and Suicide	141	(1)
Attribution of Responsibility Exercise	142	(2)
Responsibility Exercise	144	(1)
Depression and Suicide Prevention Information Sheet	145	(2)
ABC's of Feelings	147	(1)
Suicide Myths and Facts Questionnaire	148	(1)
Session 3	148	(4)
Positive Reinforcement	148	(2)
Parent Effectiveness Training Scenarios	150	(2)
Session 4	152	(1)
Communication and Problem-Solving Skills	152	(1)
Session 5	153	(7)
Assertiveness Training and Progressive Relaxation	153	(1)
Mistaken Traditional Assumptions and Legitimate Rights	153	(4)
Ladder	157	(2)
Progressive Relaxation	159	(1)
Session 6	160	(3)
Overview and Practice of Skills	160	(1)
Conclusion	160	(1)
References	161	(2)
Author Index	163	(2)
Subject Index	165